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Mussel reefs heighten the risk of microplastic exposure and consumption
Scientists from the University of Plymouth used a series of experiments to assess whether the reefs formed by blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) affected their exposure and consumption of tiny microplastic particles.
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Caribbean lobster fisheries sustained by 'dark carbon'
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/caribbean-lobster-fisheries-sustained-by-dark-carbon
Plymouth University news: Research conducted by a scientist in the Marine Institute has shown that Caribbean lobster fisheries are being supported
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Healthy marine ecosystems depend on science-policy collaboration
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/institutes/sustainable-earth/sphere/healthy-marine-ecosystems
Find out more about the work of Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop at the University.
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School of Biological and Marine Sciences’ Postgraduate Opportunities Session
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/sobms-postgraduate-opportunities-virtual-drop-in-session
What's on at the University of Plymouth: School of Biological and Marine Sciences postgraduate opportunities – virtual drop-in session. Find out more about postgraduate study. Online, 12 March 2025.
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Sunscreen's potential impact on marine life needs urgent investigation
University of Plymouth news: Researchers at the University of Plymouth and Plymouth Marine Laboratory are examining any environmental threats posed by the chemical compounds in sunscreen.
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Important submarine canyons ecosystems are at risk
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/important-submarine-canyons-ecosystems-are-at-risk
Plymouth University news: A recent review, co-authored by scientists at Plymouth, pulling together studies of submarine canyons has identified that they are at risk from human activities, and require better protection.
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Student joins support crew of record-breaking endurance challenge
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/student-joins-support-crew-of-record-breaking-endurance-challenge
University of Plymouth news: Marine Biology and Oceanography student Solomon Weston is working as the scientific officer on board Ross Edgley's 1,000-mile swimming expedition around the coast of Iceland
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Minute plastic fibres found in abundance in the deep seas
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/microplastics-abundant-in-the-deep-seas
Plymouth University News: Around four billion minute fibres could be littering each square kilometre of some of the world’s deep seas, according to a study led by Plymouth University and the Natural History Museum.
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Marine autonomy
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/marine-autonomy
University of Plymouth research: Working in the development and application of marine autonomous systems for over 30 years.
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Study reveals abundance of microscopic paint flakes in the North Atlantic
A study by the University of Plymouth and the Marine Biological Association has revealed flakes of paint could be one of the most abundant type of microplastic particles in the ocean
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